The pros and cons of your scenarios Create two lists: The things you like about work; the things you don’t like about work. You may well find one list is longer than the other but some of the issues are of a much greater magnitude than others. These will help you assess the nature of work you should be looking for and jobs to avoid. Once you have the list, highlight the … [Read more...] about Are you Living to Work? – Part 5
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Are you Living to Work? – Part 4
Why do you want to work? Pressure and stress are not easy to measure, and we all react differently to stimuli. Is work feeling oppressive? Do you have money issues, relationship problems or other frustrations? Are they affecting your health or lifestyle? At a very basic level people work for money to enable them to provide comfort and security. It is money that gets … [Read more...] about Are you Living to Work? – Part 4
Are you Living to Work? – Part 3
What really matters to you? This might be about relationships, work, animals, the planet or a myriad of other things. However, have you taken the time to ask yourself, deep down, what matters? For what would you risk your life? What would make you bounce out of bed in the morning with excitement? Is there anything for which you would give up time or money? Too often … [Read more...] about Are you Living to Work? – Part 3
Are you Living to Work? – Part 2
Do you have a philosophy for working life? If the answer to this question, is I don’t have one, then you have a fundamental problem. We spend too much time at work for it to be unsatisfying. Recognising money is a crucial factor, and it is better to be in a job than unemployed, it is nonetheless a truism your job needs to provide positive stimulation as well. Which is … [Read more...] about Are you Living to Work? – Part 2
Are you Living to Work? – Part 1
Personal Thinking - Ten questions to ask yourself: Do I feel fulfilled today? Are there aspects of my life which are thoroughly fulfilling and others which fall short? What is stopping me from pursuing a certain path? If there were no constraints on me, what would I want to do, what would I like to be? If I knew I could not fail, what would I … [Read more...] about Are you Living to Work? – Part 1
Prepare to Impress
In 2011 we published a book to help people with their job hunt. Within the Framing our Future website it has been updated and will now be available for free. The chapters will be progressively published and, through Work Horizons, there is much greater support available online. Membership of Work Horizons is only £10 + VAT per month or for students £5 + VAT. … [Read more...] about Prepare to Impress
Re-booting; Catching Trains of Thoughts – Part Two
Introduction Recently, I have been giving a lot of thought to my own behaviour, attitudes, and beliefs. It seems to me that I have lost the balance between the things that matter and giving too much emotion to others that do not matter at all. Let me ask you a few questions: Have you ever sat in your car and shouted at another driver, even though he couldn’t hear you, … [Read more...] about Re-booting; Catching Trains of Thoughts – Part Two